| Lab 3.4.4.1 Switch Firmware Update /TFTP - Overview Estimated time: 20 min. Objectives: Display information about current Switch Firmware. Review switch memory and update options Use a TFTP Server to update a switch to a new version of the Firmware software Background: As new versions of the Cisco switch Firmware software become available, it is necessary to periodically update the existing Firmware image to support the latest features and improvements. In this lab you will determine what version of Firmware your switch is currently running and become familiar with the requirements for updating to a newer version. The process of downloading a new switch firmware image from Cisco Connection Online (CCO) will be also be reviewed. The TFTP server method of updating your firmware will be covered in this lab. The primary goal of this lab is to get your switch updated to Enterprise Edition. Note: If your switch currently has an older version of the standard edition firmware, you must update to the newest version of the standard edition first and then you can update to the enterprise edition. Tools / Preparation: Prior to starting the lab you will need to connect a PC workstation with HyperTerminal to a Switch using the Switch's console Interface with a roll-over cable. You will also need an Ethernet connection to the Switch. The instructor or lab assistant should have a Windows 9x PC with a TFTP server installed and have the latest downloaded firmware image on the PC hard drive. Verify that the TFTP server is accessible by the Switch. The Cisco TFTP server and latest firmware updates can be downloaded from the web sites listed below. Since there may be only one switch available, the instructor should demonstrate this lab at a minimum and students should work in larger teams to get hands on. While one team is doing switch labs the others could be doing web-based research on switches at the Cisco web site URLs listed below. You should review Chapters 2 and 3 in the Cisco Networking Academy Second-Year Companion Guide and review semester 3 online curriculum lesson 3 prior to starting this lab. Although the instructions in this lab for downloading the firmware image software can only be done by someone with a CCO account, you should read through them to become familiar with the process. Resources Required: PC with Monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cords etc. Windows operating system (Win 95, 98, NT or 2000) installed on PC HyperTerminal program configured for router console connection PC connected to the Switch console port with a roll-over cable and DB-9/RJ45 adapter or DB-9 null modem cable. PC connected to a hub that the router is connected to or a crossover cable directly to the router PC on a network that the router can send and receive to running a TFTP daemon (server Web Site Resources: LAN Switching basics General information on all Cisco products - (Scroll down to chapter 16 - Switches) 1900 / 2820 series Ethernet switches 2900 series Fast Ethernet switches 3500 series Gigabit Ethernet switches Virtual LANs for 1900/2820 Switches Notes: Step 1. Download new switch firmware version. Go to www.cisco.com and login with your CCO account (your instructor or academy contact should be able to do this). Click on Software Center under Services and Support. Click on LAN Switching Software, then click on Catalyst 1900, then click on Download Cisco Catalyst 1900 Software Image. NOTE: If you have Standard Edition firmware you must upgrade to newest version then upgrade to Enterprise Edition. Depending on the version of the switch firmware, you may not be able to upgrade to Enterprise Edition firmware. Step 2. Login to the Switch. Select option [M] for Menu then [F] for Firmware Step 3. Check the current firmware version. IF your switch does not have Enterprise Edition software you will need to upgrade to the Standard edition version of the current Firmware then you can upgrade to the same version of Enterprise Edition. 1. What version of firmware is the switch currently running? Step 4. Set IP address of the switch. Under main menu select [N] Network Management, then Select [I] IP configuration, after that select [I] IP address and [S] for subnet mask. Make sure that the IP address and subnet mask are on the same network as the TFTP server. Step 5. Prepare for firmware update. Set the IP address of the TFTP server using option [S] TFTP server name or IP address. Set the File name of the upgrade using [F] Filename for firmware upgrades Step 6. Install firmware update. In the firmware configuration select [T] for system TFTP upgrade. The Switch will ask you to confirm the upgrade. After you confirm that you want to proceed with firmware upgrade the Switch will become unresponsive for approximately 1 minuet or so. This is normal. Step 7. Confirm Firmware upgrade. From main menu select [M] for Menu then [F] for Firmware 2. What version of firmware is the switch running?